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Introduction
Purpose
Background

Statewide Instructional Systems
Educational Information Management System (EIMS)
Single Sign-On for Web Systems (SSWS)
Electronic SOL Test Delivery
Operating Systems
Browsers
Test Delivery Module (TestNav™)
Proctor Caching
Virtual Virginia
Virginia Education Network for Virtual Conferencing (VNET)

Divisionwide Instructional Technology Systems
Facilities
New Facilities
Existing Facilities
Hardware/Software
Servers
Clients
Videoconferencing and VoIP
Multiple Platforms
Procurement
Software Licensing
Ongoing Maintenance and Support:
Support Personnel
Service-Level Agreements
Replacement Cycles
Total Cost of Ownership
Interoperability and SIF
Networks (WAN-LAN)
Facility
Infrastructure
Cabling and Data Transfer
Routers, Switches, Access Points, and IPv6
Network Administration
Logical Security-Physical Security
Data Retention (Storage and Archiving)
Data Quality
Health, Safety, Efficiency, and Ergonomics
Division Acceptable Use Policies
Evolving/Emerging Technology Considerations:
Supercomputers
Grid Computing
Internet2-National LambdaRail-SEG-P
Other Considerations:
Teacher Involvement in Technology Planning
Developing Technology Literacy - TSIP, Computer Technology SOL, NETS
Digital Conversion

Building-Level Instructional Technology Systems
Computer Lab and Library Media Center:
Computer Lab Design
Library Media Center Design
Hardware:
Clients
Peripheral Devices
Assistive Technology-Web Accessibility
Software:
Educational Software
Hosted Applications
Other Considerations:
Technology Advisory Committee

Classroom and Media Center Instructional Technology Systems
Classrooms:
General Classroom Schematics-Design
Working with ITRT
Evolving-Emerging Technology Considerations
PDA
Podcasting-Streaming
Bluetooth
Videoconferencing-Virtual Field Trips
Mobile Phones
Tools
TechPOINT
LoTI
Technology Integration Matrix
Technology Sparks

Appendixes:
Appendix A: Assistive Technology/Web Accessibility
Appendix B: Educational Applications & Wireless Protocols
Appendix C: Network Diagram

Resources:
Glossary
Additional Sources
References